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or their September wedding, Kimberly and Travis imagined a country, Dutch-still life wedding, with equestrian touches. The bride is an avid equestrian who rides and competes on the hunterjumper circuit. “Howell Family Farms jumped out immediately as the wedding venue for them,” said designer and planner Jennifer Rios. “It had the equestrian theme and a sweet country atmosphere on the property, but was polished rather than overly rustic. The interior had a formal feel for a country setting and fit perfectly with the bride’s vision of their day.” The cocktail hour was held in the barn, where halters, saddles, and bridles were hung along the walls, the stalls bedded with fresh shavings. Kimberly and Travis’ engagement photos, taken at the stable with her beloved horse, decorated the guest-book table. Show ribbons were strung above the table and used in the aisle flowers for the ceremony. Upstairs, a long banquet table blanketed with flowers awaited the wedding party. Laurel wreaths were used throughout the decor and on the paper goods. “The best part of the day was the very end of the ceremony,” explained Rios. “Just as Kimberly and Travis were introduced as man and wife, a train on the nearby tracks blew its whistle at the perfect moment. It was a lovely surprise that made all the guests cheer.”
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS